Guided Ascent of Plata Peak, Argentina
Join a professionally guided, 7-day expedition to the summit of Cerro Plata (5,968 m) – a peak that climbs like a 6,000-meter giant. Led by a certified mountain guide, this trip from Mendoza to Vallecitos prioritizes safe, gradual acclimatization, giving you the best shot at a successful summit.
Private
7 Days
Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Experience high-altitude conditions and learn how your body adapts while pursuing a major mountaineering goal.
- Enjoy some of the best panoramic views in the Mendoza Andes and discover future climbing objectives.
- Develop personal awareness and technical skills related to altitude, improving your acclimatization for bigger expeditions.
Description
Climbing Cerro Plata is a true high-altitude mountaineering experience, where participants actively engage in the acclimatization process and the effects of altitude.
This 7-day expedition begins in the city of Mendoza and continues to Vallecitos, from where we enter the Cordón del Plata range.
Despite its elevation of 5,968 meters, Cerro Plata behaves like a 6,000-meter peak. It requires a gradual ascent day by day to ensure proper acclimatization, allowing for a safe and rewarding high-mountain experience.
Many mountaineers choose Cerro Plata as a preparatory climb for Aconcagua, increasing their chances of reaching the summit of the highest peak in the Americas.
From the summit, you will witness some of the most stunning landscapes in Mendoza’s Andes. To the south, you can see Tupungato Volcano, one of the highest peaks in the Andes, along with Cerro Pollera (5,993 m). To the northwest, the iconic Aconcagua and Cerro Ameghino dominate the horizon.
Price includes
Price details
- Guiding fee
- All meals during the expedition
- Accommodation during the trip
- Transportation during the trip
- Group equipment
- Porters (for group gear and food)
- Camping equipment
- Not Included
- Meals and hotel in Mendoza city
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal porters (for individual gear)
- Evacuation or rescue insurance
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Mendoza & Gear Check
Arrival in the city of Mendoza. Group meeting and equipment check. Gear rental available if needed.
Day 2: Transfer to Vallecitos & Acclimatization Hike
Private transfer to the mountain area of Vallecitos (2,800 m). Overnight stay in a mountain refuge. Acclimatization trek up to 3,500 m, reaching that altitude before returning to rest and spend the night at the refuge.
Day 3: Trek to Piedra Grande Camp
Wake up at the refuge and prepare to head deeper into the mountains. Trek to Piedra Grande Camp (3,600 m), where we will spend our first night in mountain tents.
Day 4: Move to Base Camp – El Salto de Agua
We move with all our equipment to Base Camp, El Salto de Agua (4,200 m).
Day 5: Rest & Acclimatization at Base Camp
Rest and acclimatization day at Base Camp.
Day 6: Summit Attempt (5,968 m)
We wake up early in the morning and begin our ascent under headlamp light, aiming to reach the summit (5,968 m) by midday, before descending back to camp—tired but happy.
Day 7: Descent & Return to Mendoza
On the final day of the program, after a restful night at camp, we have breakfast and begin our descent to the refuge area (2,800 m), where our private transfer will be waiting to take us back to the city of Mendoza.
Details
Accommodation
1 night in a mountain hut (Day 2) Remaining nights in mountain tents
More info
Ideal for climbers with prior experience on 4,000 m peaks and at least one 5,000 m mountain.
Equipment you will need to bring
- Trekking poles
- Goggles
- Sunglasses
- Crampons
- Backpack
- Water bottle
About the guide
Gaston
Languages
English | Spanish
Certificates
EPGAMT
What people are saying about Explore-Share
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